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CFR SIBIU Stadium
Spectators: 9245 (Terracing: 6935, Seating: 2126, VIP seats: 184) Emory Richmond made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 8thth minute of the game Emory Richmond who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but CFR Sibiu's Cristo Nofre was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 16 minutes Toronto FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Hipólito Zambujal who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on CFR Sibiu's corner Anselme Singletary fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Bryon Russ quite easily take care of the ball. After 17 played minutes Toronto FC got a freekick which was hit by Jesus Aguilera. Xavies Bedoya sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristo Nofre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emory Richmond, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Donovan Vincent hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Bryon Russ made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Costel Novăceanu in the 29th minute of play. After taking down the ball on CFR Sibiu's corner Hipólito Zambujal fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Bryon Russ quite easily take care of the ball. Cristo Nofre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emory Richmond, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristo Nofre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emory Richmond in the 36th minute of the match. Toronto FC were awarded a corner in the 37th minute after CFR Sibiu's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Rick Elder took the corner. Xavies Bedoya received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Bryon Russ tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 44th match minute, Toronto FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rubén-Darío Insúa to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of CFR Sibiu booed when Toronto FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emory Richmond didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

55 minutes into the match, CFR Sibiu's goalkeeper Cristo Nofre had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Emory Richmond. The supporters of CFR Sibiu booed when Toronto FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rick Elder didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emory Richmond's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 65thth minute, Cristo Nofre skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to Toronto FC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Max Darby hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Costel Novăceanu in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bryon Russ saved Toronto FC from getting behind. When CFR Sibiu's Costel Novăceanu in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Toronto FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 69th minute Costel Novăceanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bryon Russ saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. CFR Sibiu's Cristo Nofre proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save CFR Sibiu from getting a goal against them. In the 77thth minute of the game Emory Richmond who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but CFR Sibiu's Cristo Nofre was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Rubén-Darío Insúa's late challenge caught a CFR Sibiu's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rubén-Darío Insúa helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of CFR Sibiu booed when Toronto FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rubén-Darío Insúa didn't get a good kick on the ball. When CFR Sibiu's Costel Novăceanu in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Toronto FC's goalie prevented a goal. Max Darby kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. A collision led to Toronto FC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. 楚宁坚 hit a great ball. CFR Sibiu's Hipólito Zambujal got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 88 played minutes Toronto FC got a freekick which was hit by Rick Elder. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emory Richmond got free with Cristo Nofre in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jaen Albino kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Cristo Nofre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emory Richmond, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 95 minutes into the game, Rick Elder was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Toronto FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CFR Sibiu the free kick. Rick Elder kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. CFR Sibiu walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.